You Only Brush the Teeth You See

March 23, 2016
By
Dr. Julio

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It’s true. Brushing is something we do every day, at least twice
a day. You would think by now that most of us would have perfected the
habit. Unfortunately, we still see many people today who don’t brush
very effectively. There are many reasons for this. First, they may not
have great manual dexterity. For these people, an electric toothbrush
is a great option. Personally, I love electric toothbrushes. It’s
like having a chauffeur for your teeth. Secondly, most people rush through
their brushing. Really, 30 seconds is not long enough. Two minutes is
the recommended brushing time. This seems like an eternity the first few
times you brush this long. The last, and most important, reason most people
don’t brush well is because they cannot see what they are doing.

Let’s face it. Teeth are small. If you are standing arms distance
away from a mirror, you can’t really see what you are doing. After
all, plaque is a small, white film of bacteria that is attached to your
teeth. How are you supposed to see if you have removed it all when you
are standing a few feet away? Magnification is the solution.

Try brushing your teeth in a makeup mirror. Most mirrors come with some
sort of magnification- 3X, 5X, or 10X. Find the one that is most comfortable
for you. WOW! It will be the first time many have seen their teeth up
close. It’s a small investment with incredible rewards. The best
mirrors also come with some sort of lighting built in. They are usually
more costly too but well worth the investment. Just being able to see
the teeth you’re cleaning (and those you are not) will have a dramatic
impact on your overall oral hygiene.

Besides just looking at your teeth, you may notice a few fine lines and
wrinkles. The fact is you may see details about yourself you did not notice
before. But don’t obsess about it. There is a solution for everything.
Start with good oral hygiene at home and visit your dental hygienist frequently.
Visit us at www.biscaynedentalgroup.com to learn more. Also, check out
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